Exercise balls, such as large Pilates balls, are a great piece of at-home exercise equipment for many people, but they're also sometimes hard to store when you're short on space and don't intend on using it every day.

Some exercise balls are smaller, depending on how they're meant to be used. And some people like to use the Pilates or exercise balls for a while, then move on to something else. Deflating an exercise ball to either make it fit your body better or store it away can be done by following the steps below. Automatic Air Pressure Relief Valve

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Alternatively, you can use the air pump that often comes with an exercise ball. A pump tip may be inserted into the air intake valve, which will release air automatically.

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